Best secondary schools in Rugby (2026)
Rugby has 7 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Lawrence Sheriff School, in the top 2% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 53.5, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 2% in England |
Lawrence Sheriff School Rugby · Grammar · Boys |
75.3 | 75.1 | 96% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 2% in England |
Rugby High School Rugby · Grammar · Girls |
75.1 | 74.9 | 99% | Good | |
3 Top 27% in England |
Ashlawn School Rugby |
50.4 | 50.4 | 58% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 43% in England |
Harris Church of England Academy Rugby · Church of England |
43.1 | 42.5 | 46% | Good | |
5 Bottom 38% in England |
Rugby Free Secondary School Rugby |
43.4 | 43.7 | 39% | Report card | |
6 Bottom 37% in England |
Bilton School Rugby |
42.9 | 43.4 | 43% | Report card | |
7 Bottom 32% in England |
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College Rugby |
42.5 | 44.4 | 40% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Rugby?
On exam results over the last three years, Lawrence Sheriff School is the top-ranked secondary school in Rugby, in the top 2% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.